Cultural Requirements: Prefers full sun but will tolerate some shade; grows in a wide range of soil conditions; pH adaptable and drought tolerant. Franksred grows to 60 feet, with a full, rounded crown, but is more typically found in the 40-50 foot range [3]. Red maple means red: inconspicuous red flowers, reddish helicopters (samaras), red buds and red fall colors. Franksred is more consistent in its autumn garb than most other red maples. It has no serious insect or disease problems, although young trees can be susceptible to Japanese beetles where infestations are heavy. Like most maples, the root system is shallow and may buckle sidewalks and make mowing difficult.